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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.41, 2,747.35 and 858.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.41, 2,747.35 and 858.79 is: 1,287.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.41 : 2,747.35 = 858.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.41/2,747.35 = 858.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.41x = 2,747.35 × 858.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.41x = 2,359,396.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,396.71/1,832.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.59

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